Must-sees in Sainte-Marguerite
The Sainte-Marguerite district is ideally located near Parc Borély and the plages du Prado. Sainte-Marguerite has schools, shops of all kinds, good restaurants and cafés, bars, a hospital, several sports clubs, parks and gardens. The famous Cité Radieuse, designed by Le Corbusier, is not far from the district.
Parks and gardens in the Sainte-Marguerite district
Discover the Jardin de la Magalone and its 1.4 hectares of lush greenery. It is home to a bastide house, a chapel, a classically inspired garden and some lovely statues. Every year, the bastide plays host to a variety of artists in the form of concerts and conferences. Bought by the city of Marseille in 1980, the Jardin de la Magalone is free and open to the public all year round. Just to the north of the district, you can also visit Parc Dromel, a small family park that’s ideal for taking a break from nature. At the eastern end of Sainte-Marguerite is the Parc de la Maison Blanche. This historic park is home to a lake, the town hall of the 9th and 10th arrondissements, several varieties of tree over 200 years old, a children’s play area and even artistic performances.